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MW52 UMB

2002 Toyota Corolla

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

119,048 mi
Last recorded119,048 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Toyota Corolla72,400 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 UMB
MakeToyota
ModelCorolla
Year2002
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 119,048 miles

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

rear suspension rusty

Pass 29 Apr 2025 117,479 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Front both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2024 115,466 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 3 Feb 2024 115,466 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 109,402 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 29 Jan 2022 106,364 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust blow on rear back box

Fail 29 Jan 2022 106,364 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Slight exhaust blow on rear back box

Pass 30 Jan 2021 103,208 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2021 103,208 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2020 100,611 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 97,681 miles

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also worn close to tread markers ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Feb 2019 97,681 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre tyre also worn close to tread markers ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge is on the 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jan 2018 94,060 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 91,253 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2017 91,253 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 88,281 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 20 Jan 2015 85,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 85,563 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 82,539 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,539 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 78,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,192 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2011 68,192 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,197 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 43,677 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 43,677 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jun 2008 34,283 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 26,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,071 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 15,447 miles

How Reliable is the Toyota Corolla?

Based on 4,239,724 MOT tests across 329,089 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
5,528
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
329,089
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 151,978
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 93,312
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,778
position lamp(s) not working 57,990
Brake pipe excessively corroded 51,013
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MW52 UMB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2002 Toyota Corolla models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 72,400 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Toyota Corolla fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 151,978 recorded failures. If you're considering buying MW52 UMB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Toyota Corolla typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Toyota Corolla is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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MW52 UMB is a 2002 Toyota Corolla, first registered on 18 October 2002.

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